Position Title:

Associate Producer

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced) English (Speaking - C - Advanced) English (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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9 month contract Associate Producer CBC Kamloops

CBC Kamloops is looking for an Associate Producer to join our team for a 9 month contract to backfill a parental leave.

You will be part of the radio/audio current affairs and multi platform production team working with producers and reporters to deliver highly crafted editorial material for Daybreak Kamloops and all CBC B.C.s content platforms. The successful candidate will have strong audio production skills writing and desktop editing ability news judgment and be able to work flexible shifts including early mornings evenings and weekends.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrable connections to and knowledge of local Indigenous communities

Key tasks:

• Contributes and pitches daily ideas for program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives.

• Prepares scripts; ensures adherence to the style and format of the program.

• Organizes the participation of interviewees creative contributors and other participants develops background introduction and line of questioning conducts or arranges for any necessary research and ensures the briefing of hosts.

• Maintains contact files.

• Operate the board for a live early morning radio program team in studio

• Obtains studios crews lines uplinks remotes and other technical and production resources required by the program.

• Assists in developing program and digital/video content including writing researching field production and/or editing.

• Creates content for digital social platforms as required.

• Participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.

• Adheres to and follows the journalistic standards and practices to achieve the high quality standards CBC is known for

As required performs the following tasks:

• Select music sound effects.

• Produce program elements.

• Edit and mix or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.

• Write continuity edit text edit audio and occasionally edit video for broadcast.

• Write stories for digital platforms

• Log programs and music in appropriate information systems.

• Assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience which is both feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program.

• Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom program unit or station.

Your profile:

• Community connections and a deep understanding and appreciation of the diversity of perspective and opinion in Kamloops and the surrounding region

• Familiarity and proven connections with Black Indigenous and People of Colour communities people living with a disability and other underrepresented communities in British Columbia and across Canada.

• Passion for Kamloops and and interior. - both stories and issues.

• Ability to generate pitch and pursue strong story ideas.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a team you may occasionally be leading your work group.

• Strong writing and editorial abilities.

• Ability to work in a multi-platform environment.

• Strong and enthusiastic team player.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Curious quick thinking incisive and critical thinker.

• Innovative with programming ideas.

• Experience using social media to research develop and source stories.

• Committed to serving and growing audiences.

• Willingness to present on-air - an asset.

• University degree or equivalent with a minimum of three years in a similar position - preferred.

Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website in your cover letter.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

210 Victoria St. Kamloops British Columbia V2C 2A2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time